SALEM UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 1500 North Main Higginsville, Missouri web page: salemucchigginsville.org March 23, 2014 We are a gathering church sent out by God to bring the good news of God s grace, justice, peace, and love to the world 10:30 a.m.
October 22, 2017 10:30 a.m. TWENTIETH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST MUSIC BEFORE WORSHIP THE GATHERING * PROCESSIONAL HYMN Immortal, Invisible No. 25 WELCOME: No matter who you are or where you are in your life s journey, you are welcome here. How good to gather as friends in faith! Welcome to this time of praise and prayer, word and worship. Amen. NEWS OF THE CONGREGATION ADDRESSING OURSELVES TO GOD RINGING OF THE BELL Prelude "Jesus Is All the World to Me" arr. Howlett * CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: As we gather to worship you, Holy One, People: show us your presence, O God. Leader: As we join to pray at your footstool, Exalted One, People: show us your ways, O God. Leader: As we unite our voices to praise you, Lover of Justice, People: show us your glory, O God. Leader: As we tremble in the cleft of the rock, silently awaiting you, Merciful One, People: show us your goodness, O God. Leader: Let the earth shake in your praise, Most High! People: We extol your great and awesome name, ever-present God! * INVOCATION (Unison) Living God, move among us and awaken us to your loving presence. When we lose our way and put our confidence in our possessions and our wisdom, call us back to you. Remind us that our very identity is dependent on your abiding mercy. Show us how to walk with steadfast faithfulness, following the 1
path of justice and goodness in our daily lives. May our days be filled with joy and hope as we share the good news of abundant life that comes from following Jesus Christ. In the power of the Holy Spirit, we pray. Amen. *GLORIA PATRI No. 623 HEARING AND RESPONDING TO THE WORD HANDBELL CHOIR Amazing Grace MESSAGE FOR CHILDREN OF ALL AGES arr. Berry June HYMN I Love to Tell the Story No. 297 (Please write your joys and concerns on the card and hand it to the usher during the hymn) JOYS AND CONCERNS Preparation for prayer PASTORAL PRAYER, THE LORD S PRAYER ( debts and debtors words in hymn No. 426) MORNING OFFERING Offertory "Brethren, We Have Met to Worship" Moore *Doxology No. 625 *Dedication Prayer *AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Apostle s Creed (Printed inside back cover of Hymnal) CHANCEL CHOIR Old Time Religion Medley arr. Hayes PRAYER FOR UNDERSTANDING SCRIPTURE READING I Thessalonians 1: 1-10 (N.T. p. 191) SERMON Imitators of the Lord Tommy THE SENDING *HYMN In My Heart There Rings a Melody No. 514 *BENEDICTION *POSTLUDE "O Worship the King" arr. Leatherman 2
The Worship Service is over and our Service begins. *Indicates please stand if you are able to do so. ************************************ Leading Worship Today: Rev. Dr. Tommy L. Faris Pastor Cindy Nuelle Liturgist June Howell Christian Education Coordinator Jamie Smith Substitute Organist/Music Director Acolyte GREETING YOU TODAY ARE: North Door: Sonnie Renno South Door: Mark & Joyce Gross and Logan Tracy IN OUR PRAYERS: Donald Siegfried, is recovering at Meyer Care Center. Wilma Dieckhoff, is currently residing at Meyer Care Center. Myrna Fette, is residing at New Haven Living Center, Odessa. WE EXTEND OUR SYMPATHY TO: Louise Salyer and family. Louise s son, Jack E. Wade, passed away October 12, 2017, his funeral was held October 17, 2017, at Kaiser- Wiegers Funeral Home. ANNOUNCEMENTS: STEWARDSHIP NEWS: Stewardship Heart Work Inventory s (formerly known as the time and talent sheet) have been mailed to your homes. Please fill them out and bring them back to church on Sunday, November 5, for a time of commitment and dedication. If you are unable to bring them on November 5, please mail them or bring them to the church office by Wednesday, November 29. Thank you, The Stewardship Committee. VESPERS AT MEYER CARE CENTER: Tommy will be leading Vespers at Meyer Care Center this afternoon at 3:45 p.m. Our Salem members at Meyer really enjoy the fellowship you bring when you join them in this service. Please consider sharing your time. 3
VETERAN S SUNDAY (Nov. 12 th ) A couple of years ago our church did not have a record of members who served in our Armed Forces. Now we have information on 80 members. The names of the service members in our database are in the October Lamplighter. If you know of a member not listed who was (or is) a veteran, please help us by providing the following, no later than November 5: Photo of veteran in uniform. Name. Branch of Service. Dates of Service (date enlisted and date discharged). Final rank/designation attained (i.e. Corporal, Sergeant, Lieutenant, Petty Officer). Veteran information can be submitted by contacting Stanton Thompson at 660-584-2922 (Home); 816-225-9515 (Cell); or jsthomps@ctcis.net (email). ANNUAL FALL FEST DINNER: Will be held Sunday, November 5, immediately following the 10:30 morning worship service. The dinner will be held in the church Dining Room. Everyone 55 years of age and over are invited to come and enjoy good food, fellowship and entertainment. Janice Hoefer will have the program. There is no charge to attend. Please join us. TURKEYS FOR HIGGINSVILLE/CORDER FOOD PANTRY: We are accepting monetary donations on the following dates and at the following locations: November 4, 2017, 10:00 am.-2:00 p.m., Piggly Wiggly, Moose s, and Wal-Mart November 11, 2017, 10:00 am.-2:00 p.m., Piggly Wiggly & Moose s, This is to benefit families in need in the Lafayette County C-1 School District. You may also give a monetary donation by placing it in the offering plate or bringing it to the church office. Please have donations to the church by November 12, checks may be made out to Salem UCC and in the memo line please write Turkeys. Sponsored by: Salem Evangelism Committee 2018 ENVELOPES will be available in the back of the sanctuary beginning Sunday, November 5. 4
FOOD RESOURCE BANK: Salem Men s Fellowship is again collecting and coordinating donations for the Foods Resource Bank program, which Salem has supported for seventeen years. If you care to be a part this year, please drop your check by the church office before November 30, 2017. To learn more about FRB, their mission, overseas programs and reports, go to www.foodsresourcebank.org Thank you, Dennis Knipmeyer TRUNK OR TREAT: If anyone is interested in passing out candy for Halloween in the church parking lot please let the office know by Monday October 30th. Thank you COMMUNITY NEWS: BOY SCOUT FUNDRAISER: Boy Scout Troop 1415 is having a Pork Loin Dinner today, 11:00 am.-2:00 p.m. at the Higginsville Community Building (Corner of Cypress and 29 th St.) Menu is sliced pork, sides, salad, roll and homemade desserts, cost is $10 Adults, $5 Kids under 10, and kids 5 and under eat free. KANSAS CITY METRO MEN S CHORUS: Will be performing, Sunday, October 29, at 3:00 p.m. at Salem United Church of Christ. Refreshments will be served following the concert. Donations collected will benefit the Higginsville Senior Center. SERVICE OF ORDINATION AND INSTALLATION: The Western Association of the Missouri Mid-South Conference of the United Church of Christ and Country Club Congregational United Church of Christ cordially invite your presence to the Ordination of Bethany Meier to the Ministry of Word and Sacrament and Installation as CCCUCC Associate Minister. This will be held October 29, 2017, 3:00 p.m. at County Club Congregational United Church of Christ, 205 West 65 th St., Kansas City, MO, 64113. A reception will follow. WORLD COMMUNITY DAY: The Church Women of Higginsville & Corder will meet Friday, November 3, for World Community Day, at the Corder Baptist Church. Fellowship time starts at 9:30 a.m. and the program begins at 10:00 a.m. 5
SANTA FE R-X HIGH SCHOOL DRAMA AND MUSIC DEPARTMENTS PRESENT: The Wizard of Oz, directed by Keri Borchers & Shawn Thompson, November 10 & 11 at 7:00 p.m. and November 12 at 2:00 p.m. at 108 N. Chiefs, Alma MO in the Old Gym. Tickets $10 Adults and $6 students K-12. JKV AND MEYER CARE CENTER BIBLE STUDY: John Knox Village and Meyer Care Center have a weekly Bible Study that is led, on a rotational schedule, by the Ministerial Fellowship. Tommy (Salem) will be leading Bible Study during the month of October, Greg Fine (Baptist) during the month of November and Liz Lindsey (Presbyterian) during the month of December. The Bible Study is held every Wednesday, 10:15-10:45 a.m. in the Gathering Room. HIGGINSVILLE PROJECT CONNECT: This event is a one-day public health service event for adults that are uninsured and underserved in the area. There is no cost for any service received at this event. They would appreciate volunteers to help at this event, Saturday, November 4, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the East Gym of Higginsville s High School (Lafayette County C-1.) There is a sign-up sheet outside the church office for volunteers. UP COMING DATES: October 29 Reformation Sunday November 5 Daylight Savings Time Ends Harvest in Gathering Heart Works Dedication Fall Fest Lunch for anyone 55 and over November 12 Honoring Veterans November 19 Thank Offering Dedication Fall Congregational Meeting November 23 Thanksgiving Day (Church Office Closed) November 24 Church Office Closed November 26 Memorial Sunday 6
THIS WEEK S EVENTS AT SALEM October 22, thru October 29, 2017 Sunday - 8:30 a.m. Early Worship 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship 11:45 a.m. Confirmation 2:00 p.m. Budget Committee Meeting 3:45 p.m. Vespers at Meyer Care Center Monday - 4:00 p.m. Brownie Troop 3152 7:00 p.m. Boy Scout Meeting Tuesday - Food Pantry Afternoon Quilting Wednesday 10:30 a.m. Lafayette Area Pastors Meeting 4:30 p.m. Arrow of Light 5:00 p.m. Bear Den 5:30 p.m. Handbell Choir Rehearsal 7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal 7:00 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous Thursday - Friday - Afternoon Quilting No Activities Scheduled Saturday - 9:30 a.m. A. A. Sunday- 8:30 a.m. Early Worship 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship 11:45 a.m. Confirmation 3:00 p.m. K.C. Metro Men s Chorus